PART 1Getting Started with MySQL Development

This part introduces you to concepts in developing and modifying open source systems. Chapter 1 guides you through the benefits and responsibilities of an open source system integrator. It highlights the rapid growth of MySQL and its importance in the open source and database system markets. Chapter 2 covers the basics of what a database system is and how it is constructed. Chapter 3 provides a complete introduction to the MySQL source presented in this chapter along with how to obtain and build the system. Chapter 4 introduces a key element in generating high-quality extensions to the MySQL system. You'll learn about software testing as well as common practices for testing large systems.

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